Minnesota · DNR survey data
Bella Lake
Bella Lake covers 180 acres in Nobles County, running to 14 feet, last surveyed by the DNR in 2023. The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for this lake, so there is no depth map here, just the survey record: what the nets held and how big it ran.
DNR survey data
Fish species
WalleyeStocked · 2023Fair numbers3.7per gill net15"Typical24"Biggest
Lengths measured · 16 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 16 fish
2017Lengths measured · 18 fish
2011Lengths measured · 35 fish
2000Lengths measured · 3 fish
1994Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Northern pikeStocked · 2025Just a few1.3per gill net16"Typical32"Biggest
Lengths measured · 24 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 24 fish
2017Lengths measured · 8 fish
2011Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 1 fish
2000Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Lengths measured · 8 fish
1994Only 8 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
CrappieJust a few8.4per trap net8"Typical12"Biggest
Lengths measured · 78 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 78 fish
2017Lengths measured · 83 fish
2011Lengths measured · 469 fish
2000Lengths measured · 1 fish
1994Only 1 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Channel catfishExcellent numbers8.3per gill net9"Typical22"Biggest
Lengths measured · 26 fish
Recent surveysLengths measured · 26 fish
2017Lengths measured · 3 fish
2000Only 3 fish measured that year — too few to read as a shape.
Rates come from standard DNR survey gear (gill nets, trap nets, electrofishing), judged against statewide benchmarks for the same gear — which is why the same number of fish per net can read differently for two species. Where the standard gear can't count a species reliably, the page shows presence and size only. Typical is the middle fish of those measured. Open a row for the full length spread, survey by survey. You can read every number on this page without an app or an account.
DNR stocking records
Stocking history
| Year | Species | Stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Northern Pike | 372 fingerlings |
| 2023 | Walleye | 180,000 fry |
| 2022 | Walleye | 4,776 fingerlings |
| 2019 | Walleye | 2,209 fingerlings · 30 yearlings |
| 2018 | Yellow Perch | 2,873 adults |
| 2016 | Walleye | 420 fingerlings · 104 yearlings |
Recent reports
Bella Lake fishing reports
Recent reports on Bella Lake from guides, tournaments and regular anglers. Anything posted in the last two weeks also bumps the matching spots on the live map, so you'll see a "matches a recent report" tag on them.
Public water access
Getting on the water
- Bella Lake (trailer launch)
Within 30 miles
Nearby lakes
- Ocheda Lake · 1,691 ac · 4.9 mi
- Indian Lake · 197 ac · 5.9 mi
- Okabena Lake · 776 ac · 6.9 mi
- Round Lake · 930 ac · 9.7 mi
- East Graham Lake · 511 ac · 20.7 mi
- West Graham Lake · 519 ac · 20.8 mi
- Kinbrae Lake · 98 ac · 23 mi
- First Fulda Lake · 123 ac · 23.8 mi
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Is there a depth map for Bella Lake?
The Minnesota DNR has not published bathymetry for Bella Lake, so this page carries the survey record instead: species, catch rates and stocking history.
What fish are in Bella Lake?
The most recent DNR survey (2023) recorded walleye, northern pike, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, channel catfish.
Does Bella Lake have a public access?
Yes. Bella Lake has one public access site: Bella Lake (trailer launch).
Is Bella Lake stocked?
Yes. The DNR stocked northern pike in 2025; the stocking table on this page lists every year back to 2016.
When was Bella Lake last surveyed?
The Minnesota DNR last surveyed Bella Lake in 2023, the most recent of 5 surveys on record.
Survey numbers are the Minnesota DNR's. How this site reads them →
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